How far is Elyria, NE from Ord, NE?
The driving distance from Elyria, NE to Ord, NE is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elyria and Ord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elyria and Ord.
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Start on Benton Street
37 m · 8 sec · Benton Street
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Turn right onto Highway 11
6.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
48 m · 5 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elyria and Ord.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 11
Turn right onto Highway 11
6.46 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Elyria and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elyria to Ord?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Elyria and 3.7 miles from Ord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Elyria and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ord.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elyria and Ord. Straight-line distance: 6.76 mi (10.88 km).
#1 Elyria
Township in Valley County, Nebraska
| Population | 51 |
| Coordinates | 41.6808400, -99.0062000 |
| Altitude | 641 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ord
Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 41.6033400, -98.9262000 |
| Altitude | 625 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ord (-98.9262, 41.60334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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